City v Arsenal: WSL Match Preview | OneFootball

Everything you need to know ahead of our Barclays Women's Super League clash with Arsenal.

When and Where

We face Arsenal at the Joie Stadium at 12:00pm (UK) on Sunday 2 February.

The match is available to watch live on Sky Sports for UK viewers, with further TV details available here*.

You can follow also keep across all the action on our official app, which will provide dedicated coverage throughout the afternoon.

Regular updates will also be posted on our social channels, including on X: @ManCityWomen.

*Information correct as of 31 January 2025.

App coverage

As always, the official Man City app will keep you across all the action from the Joie Stadium, beginning with live updates, stats and analysis in our Matchday Centre from 10:30 (UK).

From kick-off, Alistair Mann and Karen Bardsley will provide live audio commentary, while those with push notifications turned on will also be alerted to all the key moments as they unfold.

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Soon after the final whistle, a match report and reaction from both Gareth Taylor and players alike can be accessed.

Highlights from the encounter, plus a CITY+ full-match replay will also be made available from 12:00 (UK) on Monday 3 February.

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Manager'S Preview

Gareth Taylor says Khadija ‘Bunny’ Shaw and new signing Kerolin could be available to start Sunday’s Barclays Women’s Super League clash with Arsenal.

The pair were both introduced as second half substitutes in City’s 4-2 WSL win over Aston Villa last week, the latter making her debut for the Blues in the process.

The boss added that City will be without Laura Coombs as she recovers from a thigh issue and, with a busy fixture period looming, minutes would be monitored across the squad.

Speaking on Kerolin and Shaw, Taylor said: “Both are pretty close [to starting]. Of course, when you go into this, three games in seven days working out the best way to do that.

"Viv is still at point where she can’t play 90 after 90 from where she’s been.

“We have good options and it’s kind of working out what that week is like. We’re not looking too far ahead, we have an important game Sunday.

“I saw some good things at villa last week against a difficult opponent. To put four past them is very impressive, that’s exciting.

“We lost [Laura] Coombs in the warm up, who won’t be available. But outside that the players who were introduced, [Aemu] Oyama, Kerolin, Bunny, Naomi [Layzell] wasn’t on the pitch, but they have more training under their belt.

“Bunny is a bit further down the line and it bodes well for the busy period coming up.”

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Previous meeting

The two sides played out an entertaining 2-2 draw when they last met one the opening day of the Barclays Women’s Super League season at the Emirates Stadium.

Frida Maanum opened the scoring for the hosts after eight minutes, but Vivianne Miedema drew City level having joined the Club from the Gunners in the summer.

Jess Park scored one of the goals of the season just before the hour mark with an outrageous half volley from outside the box, but the two sides had to settle for a point following Beth Mead’s late equaliser.

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Last time out

City moved back into the WSL top three with a deserved 4-2 triumph over Aston Villa in our most recent fixture.

Vivianne Miedema bagged herself a first half brace, the second a stunning long-range effort as the Blues recovered from an early Chastity Grant goal.

The hosts drew level early in the second half when Laia Aleixandri diverted Kirsty Hanson’s cross into her own net, but goals from Mary Fowler and Jess Park sealed the points as City boss Gareth Taylor marked his 100th WSL game with a win.